Principal's Message
Nau Mai Haere Mai,
As Principal of Onslow College, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to our community. Onslow College prides itself on providing an exceptional educational environment, where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential and grow into confident, and valued members of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Our school is built upon a strong set of values that are the foundation of everything we do:
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Manaakitanga
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Pursuing Growth
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Whanaungatanga
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Valuing Diversity
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Kaitiakitanga
These values underpin our commitment to both academic excellence and holistic development. While we are proud to be consistently ranked among the top schools in New Zealand for academic achievement, we also celebrate the invaluable learning that occurs beyond the classroom. Our extensive pastoral care network, coupled with a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, ensures that students have every opportunity to develop their individual strengths and identities.
News
2nd place for Onslow in the Wellington NIWA Science & Technology Fair
A scientist in the making, Year 9 Muhammad Zayan Abbasi, represented Onslow College last week at the Wellington NIWA Science and Technology Fair, coming 2nd among all Year 9 entries! Zayan was also was awarded a special prize for his entry from Engineering New Zealand. His project “Guardian of the Ocean”, was a working sea…
Albert O’Brien – Honoured to have Inter-Regional Cross Country Cup in his name
Albert O’Brien (Year 9) feels incredibly honoured to have been asked to award a cup, in his name, to celebrate AWS Athletes (Athletes With Support) at the Primary and Intermediate Schools Inter-Regional Cross Country. From Primary and Intermediate schools around the Wellington region, the top cross country athletes are invited to join the Regional Cross…
Updated: Onslow College First Equal in New Zealand – Among top students in NZ for Maatangi Whenua Quiz
Year 11 students, Maeve Sorensen and Alex Bull are the 2024 New Zealand winners (first equal with Cashmere High School in Christchurch) of the annual Maatangi Whenua Geography quiz. Congratulations Maeve & Alex! Organised by the New Zealand Geographical Society, and held in VUW’s School of Geography and Earth Sciences, twelve teams from Whanganui-a-Tara came…